Jim Taylor

More Events For Aledo Independent Film

Another private screening set for the independent film shot in Aledo last year. This one will be Sunday, November 12 at the Annoyance Theatre and Bar in Chicago. Private screenings were held earlier this year in Aledo and Rock Island.…

Sherrard FFA Horse Judging Team Competing At National Contest This Week

The Sherrard FFA horse judging CDE team competing at this week’s national contest at the National FFA convention. They qualified by winning the state competition says Sherrard FFA advisor Bill Hammes. The National FFA Convention runs Wednesday through Saturday. Team…

Mercer County, Rockridge, & United FFA Members To Receive American FFA Degrees This Week

Several local FFA members wrapping up their careers in the blue jacket with American FFA Degrees. Carson Holmes, Robby Holtschlag, and Rebecka Larson with the Mercer County FFA Chapter are receiving the honor Saturday during the National FFA Convention in…

Mercer County Unemployment Rate Just Under 5-Percent

Mercer County’s unemployment rate at 4.8 percent. The number is for September and compares to a 3.1 percent figure recorded the same time a year ago, according to data from the Illinois Department of Employment Security. Unemployment is also up…

City of Aledo To Hold Information Meeting about SE 2nd Ave Construction Project; Announces Plans to Issue General Obligation Bonds For Project

The City of Aledo has announced plans to hold a public information meeting to discuss the proposed SE 2nd Avenue construction project. The SE 2nd Avenue construction project will include improvements to the street and sidewalks and upgrades to the…

Ameren Illinois Offering Free Smart Thermostats

Ameren Illinois making smart thermostats available to customers for free this fall.   Angie Ostaszewski is an energy efficiency advisor with the utility. Again, the website is Amerenillinoissavings.com/savenow.

Soaking Rain Followed By The Season’s Coldest Temps

Plenty of rain impacting the WRMJ listening area this week and then chilly temperatures are ushered in. Meteorologist Justin Schultz is with the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities. He spoke with WRMJ early Wednesday morning.

WRMJ’s Ty Taylor Honored By Illinois Broadcasters Association

Top broadcasting awards handed out to WRMJ’s Ty Taylor. He won Best Sportscaster in the Small Market category at Tuesday night’s Illinois Broadcasters Association Silver Dome Awards in Bloomington. Taylor also won Best Newscast for Western Illinois Today News.